CV Sciences, Inc. Appoints Dr. Douglas Mackay as Senior Vice President of Scientific and Regulatory Affairs
March 01, 2019 at 07:15 pm IST
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CV Sciences, Inc. announced the appointment of Douglas “Duffy” MacKay, N.D., as Senior Vice President of Scientific and Regulatory Affairs, effective March 18, 2019. Dr. MacKay will oversee the Company’s scientific and regulatory affairs department, ensuring CV Sciences continues to pioneer the development of hemp-based cannabidiol (CBD) products driven by rigorous science, innovation, and regulatory compliance. Dr. MacKay brings more than 20 years of experience to CV Sciences in nutrition research, dietary supplements, health sciences and regulatory affairs. He joins CV Sciences following more than ten years at the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), most recently serving as Senior Vice President of Scientific and Regulatory Affairs. Dr. MacKay serves on the advisory board for the American Botanical Council, the NSF International Joint Committee on Dietary Supplements, and the NIST/NIH Dietary Supplement Laboratory Quality Assurance Program.
CV Sciences, Inc. is a consumer wellness company specializing in nutraceuticals and plant-based foods. Its hemp extracts, and other science-backed, natural ingredients and products are sold through a range of sales channels from business-to-business to business-to-consumer. It operates a drug development program focused on developing and commercializing cannabidiol (CBD)-based therapeutics. It develops, manufactures, markets and sells herbal supplements, CBD products and plant-based food products under brands: +PlusCBD and Cultured Foods in the healthcare market sector: nutraceutical, beauty care, specialty foods, and pet products. +PlusCBD branded products are sold at select retail locations throughout the United States. Cultured Foods brand provides a variety of plant-based food products and caters to individuals seeking vegan, gluten-free, or flexitarian options for a culinary experience. It manufactures encapsulated softgels and tinctures for the supplement and nutrition industry.